Read First Before Buy Ultimate Hitchhikers Guide Douglas Adams
As far as the written aspects of this book, Mr. Adams (whom shall be fondly missed by more people than he could ever have imagined) has written a book that will live on forever as one of the greats. I would put it up against Shakespeare any day of the week in accomplishing what the author set out to do, and I'd win at least 47 out of 51 times.
If you read this book, be careful, it has a way of altering the way you look at things (for the better), and if you're a person who even remotely enjoys it, you end up being a better person for having read it.
The entire collection of Douglas Adams books, but especially The Hitchhiker's Guide Series, are quite possibly the purest forms of comedy that there are, have been, or ever will be. And though mostly science fiction based, no real love of science fiction is needed to thoroughly enjoy this book, nor for that matter is a deeply rooted love of comedy, or even the ability to read needed. Though I admit they all contribute to the enjoyment of the books immensely
If it does turn out that you can read, (and if not stop looking at this because you don't understand any of it!) your enjoyment of the book need not end when you finish reading. This book has been published in many formats and thusly it's various sizes and shapes lend it to being a useful device around the house. If you open it to 90degrees, you can set things on top of it. My hardback will hold up an entire tea tray full of tea and drinks, whereas the paperback will only hold up a can of soda.
Actually I own about 150,000 copies as their usefulness is limitless. I use two sideways at each end of my book stacks as bookends, and then I have one that stops the rocking chair from rocking because the beaver chewed off the back of the rocker so its more of a flip-over-backwardser if the book isn't under it. My monitor sets too low so I've stacked 5 copies under it to raise it up to eye level and I use two copies side by side for wrist rests. The Large Leather-bound copy I have makes an excellent mouse pad, and I've just used a nice hardback copy to brain my helper monkey who tends to misbehave if I don't read to him from the book on a daily basis. Now that I think of it, this would most likely work on children as well. My drum set tends to sound a bit too "ringy" without 15 copies shoved into the bass drum. At night a heavy larger print copy perched over the door frame makes a stunning burglar alarm. My CD-ROM version of the book makes a nifty mirror to look around corners with. Large hardbacks open walnuts and turtles alike, and two together make a wine press that you can be proud of. I know I simply could not sleep at night without my pillow made from shredded copies that have been too severely damaged to be saved. Building a home from the books should ONLY be done by a professional who pre-laminates the books into blocks, and of you go get yourself hurt building a home from copies of The Ultimate Hitchhikers Guide without consulting a professional don't come crying to me. Unless of course you can't read in which case, you wont know whom to cry to.
And though and at least one copy is absolutely essential for life, I suggest buying at least half a million copies to get your through to old age. (Mr. Adams will be sorely missed...So long and thanks for all the fish.)
Everywhere I go, someone always says the meaning of life is 42 and I have no clue what they're talking about! Is this a joke or something? It really confuses me! Why does everyone always say that?
BalasHapusI'M looking for a new book to read. and i really likethe way douglas adams writes. so any suggestions would be great.
BalasHapusIt is a literary allusion, so what does it mean or what is it's significance?
BalasHapusHow many books are in the series in total? Isn't there spin-offs and other stuff? I just want a list of all the books, please.
BalasHapusI have been told by a lot of people that the meaning of life, universe, and everything is 42, it's down to this hitch hikers guide to the galaxy book-it still makes no sense!! help?
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